MUSIC

Singer/emcee Michael Francis has been one of the most consistent new artists in recent months and as the anticipation for his debut project, Cold Heart Chronicles, continues to grow, the Jersey native serves up another quality appetizer. Linking up with frequent collaborator Cito On The Beat, Francis opts to showcase more of his rhyming skills this go around on Cito’s spaced-out yet trill production for “Enlightened Ignorance.”

If you’re sold on MF’s flow then request a download link for the song HERE. You can also get yourself an advanced copy of CHC  (which I’ll personally vouch for as one of the best music projects of the last 12 months) by emailing chc@michaelfrancismusic.com.

Dealer’s Note: The above artwork is a clue as to what to expect from Michael’s music video for his upcoming lead single “Egyptian Eyes” directed by Kristopher Rey-Talley.

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Jim Jones drops the sequel to last year’s Vampire Life mixtape as he looks to extend his F.E.A.S.T. in the rap game. Vampire Life 2 boasts invited guests like Future, Trav and Mel Matrix. Peep the download link and tracklist after after the jump.

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“John Wilkes Booth” is a Single off Slay’s “E11″ project set to drop May 28th 2012. The video is after the cut.

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Following two successful collaborative efforts alongside fellow producer/rapper The Alchemist as the power duo Gangrene -2010’s Gutter Water and 2012’s Vodka & Ayahuasca- and the 2011 gem with The Alchemist as Gangrene & Roc Marciano, the Greneberg EP; The Oxnard, California based beat-smith and emcee Oh No returns for a solo mission.

Oh No (born Michael Jackson; younger brother of Madlib and son of singer Otis Jackson) was granted unprecedented access to the Rudy Ray Moore / Dolemite audio archives and given free rein to slice, dice, chop and sample his way through the classic-yet-absolutely-filthy catalog. He was able to use legendary material from The Human Tornado, Petey Wheatstraw, the Dolemite Soundtrack and more, plus a multitude of previously unreleased and alternate acapellas and instrumentals. The end result is Ohnomite (available on 6-5-2012), a 19 track head-banging extravaganza of sloppy funk, dirty soul, and brainy lyricism, all aimed at one thing- making your head nod and your ass shake. And when you add to that guests spots from the likes of MF Doom, Evidence, Phife Dawg, The Alchemist, Erick Sermon, Rapper Pooh, MED, Guilty Simpson, Roc Marciano, Sticky Fingaz, Chino XL, Roc C, Prozack Turner, Termanology, Frank Nitt and more, and you are left with a one of a kind album from a one of a kind musician. Ohnomite- 19 songs of pure whoop ass from Oh No and Dolemite

New single by Western Mass own Benefit featuring 2 of Brooklyn’s Finest Jaz-O & Famoso.
Also on the beat the Underground Guru Statik Selektah and on the Cuts Dj Mickey Knox of the Bash Brothers

Here’s the official remix. (CDQ/Dirty)

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The forthcoming EP “The Panamanian Summer” is coming soon. Hit the jump for info on Public Assembly tomorrow 5/2 at 8pm in Brooklyn.

This record is self – explanatory. We may not all dream to have this one day but I know once I obtain these three elements I will not abuse it. Forever humble. Shout to my producer Black Jab. Take a listen,

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T.R.U Story is coming very soon.

Before you ask, no “Boobie” Gibson did not drop a mixtape. And while you wait for former basketball star-turned-struggle rapper Steve Francis’ project, check out newcomer Boobe‘s new mixtape, Boobe Trap, hosted by DJ Drama. Guest spots include Wale, Fat Trel, Raheem Devaugh and Boo Rossini along with production from J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Watch Boobe’s video for “Don’t Text Me” and get the download link and tracklist after the jump.

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The track was originally produced by Wes Manchild and was featured on “wESTchilly”.

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